Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, Outlander Sites & More from Inverness
Overview
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Discover top Highlands attractions, including Loch Ness and sites featured in the Outlander series, with this small group tour from Inverness. Visit the local sites with your local guide around the Inverness area, from the famous Loch Ness to Outlander sites Clava Cairns, Culloden and more and learn the history of the Scottish Clans. Try our world award winning local Gin and Whisky. A fun half day of things to see and try all in one trip for guests wanting a little taste of the highlands with there short time.
Please Note: Cawdor Castle Open April 20th - October 5th. Urquhart Castle tickets will be included when Cawdor is closed.
Local Guide
Small Group Tour
Comfortable Air Conditioned Vehicle
Tickets with Audio included for Cawdor Castle, Urquhart Castle Tickets included when Cawdor is Closed.
Gin & Whisky
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No Health Restrictions
What To Expect
Loch Ness
Travel along the shores of Nessie's home, Loch Ness the most famous loch in the world and gaze upon Urquhart Castle.
Great Glen Distillery
Drumnadrochit is a village on the shores of Loch Ness, known famously as the home to the Loch Ness Monster. Drumnadrochit is filled with novelty shops where Scottish clan items and other Scottish staples can be enjoyed. We also visit Great Glen Gin Distillery, Scotland’s smallest distillery where they offer world award winning free Gin tastings made from the waters of Loch Ness so you get a true taste of Nessie.
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Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, Outlander Sites & More from Inverness
What‘s Included
Scottish Highland Spring
Umbrella's in-case of a Scottish Day
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets with Audio to Cawdor Castle
Small Snacks on the go
Free Gin Tasting at Great Glen Distillery
Sunshine we are in Scotland
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent and outstanding
O3550QMmarias,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful full-day tour of the Scottish Highlands with Tony Munro from Highland Guided Tours. The tour was excellent, and Tony was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Scottish history and culture. During the day, we visited many amazing places, including Cawdor Castle, Urquhart Castle with its famous Highland horses nearby, a local gin distillery, Loch Ness, Inverness, and the ancient sacred stones of Balnuaran of Clava. One of the most beautiful experiences was at the end of the day on the beach by the loch, where Tony surprised us with a beautiful basket filled with delicious Scottish products. It was such a thoughtful and memorable touch. Tony was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the Highlands and made every stop interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an authentic and unforgettable Highland experience
Exceptional
Michael B,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tony is a small business owner and gives an extremely personalized tour. He is very friendly knowledgeable, and brings more to the table than all of these major tour companies. Worth every penny. We highly recommend Tony if you are a social person who enjoys not just listening but also contributing yourself. 10/10
AMAZING!! John and Tony...
Kristin H,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00AMAZING!! John and Tony go above and beyond to ensure a great day. One of the best tours I have ever been on.
So much more than we expected! An amazing tour.
Jodie D,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Tony, was a local lad who was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The tour was amazing and we came away feeling like we had experienced an authentic Scottish experience whilst still hitting the big tourist sights. It’s the extra attention to detail and Tony’s easy going nature that makes this the trip you need to do. We have been travelling around Europe for six weeks and have done many tours. This was the best by far 💙
Fantastic Tour
Joanne S,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was fantastic. We were picked up from our hotel by Tony our tour guide in a Range Rover and shown the sites around Inverness. Tony was very knowledgeable and gave us a very Scottish experience. Highly recommended
Wonderful tour
Tripsfor4,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a full-day private tour from Inverness with Tony, and it was absolutely fantastic! Tony was friendly, professional, and so knowledgeable—he brought the history and legends of the Highlands to life in such an engaging way. The day was perfectly paced with a great mix of sights, stories, and photo stops, and we never felt rushed. Tony’s sense of humor and easygoing personality made the whole experience even more enjoyable. By the end of the day, it felt like we were traveling with a friend. If you’re in Inverness and want a memorable, personalized Highland adventure, don’t hesitate—ask for Tony!
Best Tour of the Trip
leighs66,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Johnny, was fabulous!! He was very knowledgeable about all the sites we visited. He was quite accommodating with what we wanted to do and our schedule. The personal touches and information that only a Scotsman can share were the cherry on the top!
Outstanding way to spend 6 hours...
dbeckley01,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a small group tour which we like. Tony the tour guide was very engaging and knowledgeable. He took special effort to get us out ahead if the large tour busses from the cruise ships. This was especially notable at Culloden Battlefiled, the Cairns, and Crawdor Castle... we were there at the head of the line. At Crawdor Castle, we just beat several large tour busses and were able to tour the castle and gardens nearly by ourselves. I very highly recommend this tour...do yourself a favor and book Tony or his dad ...
Great tour
Lauren M,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with Johnny! He was very knowledgeable about the history and background of all the tour sites and was friendly and easy to talk to. He knew tricks to get us to the best spots and was very helpful at the end of the tour getting us to our next activity. Highly recommend!
Well worth it!
Gracie W,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an afternoon with Tony! My mom and I are traveling in Scotland together and have limited time in Inverness. My time was made more limited by delayed and missed flights! When I let Tony know that my mom may be doing the trip solo, he immediately reached out to me to try and troubleshoot. We came up with a great plan that ended up including me for about 90% of the tour and literal door to door service at the airport and our hotel at the end. He is incredibly knowledgeable and loves his land, making the excitement grow as the tour goes on. He really puts special Highlander touches throughout and I couldn’t have been more pleased with this experience. It’s a very special business that works to make everything as great as it can be, even if the airlines let you down! Tony really has something special in his business, and when we return to the highlands for a longer time, we will be reaching out to him for a tour!
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